Cheetahs extend their stalwarts' stay
NEWS: The Free State revealed that several stalwarts in the Cheetah frontline have extended their contracts.
They are Louis van der Westhuizen (hooker), Victor Sekekete (lock), Gideon van der Merwe (flank) and Jeandré Rudolph (flank).
Friedle Olivier will also be joining the Cheetahs in July, from Enisei-STM in the Russian Premier League.
He signed a two-year contract.
His regular position is No.8, but he played as a flank and a lock earlier in his career.
A former Cheetah player, Hencus van Wyk, will be returning from San Diego Legion in the United States to join the side on 1 July.
In this edition of #CoachingLegends, Coach Hawies shares his thoughts on the Cheetahs’ legendary performance in the win against the Sharks in unexpected wet conditions.
Listen now.#LegendaryToughness #CheetahsForever #CarlingCurrieCup@ToyotaSA pic.twitter.com/NhyFLJDlXQ— Toyota Cheetahs (@CheetahsRugby) April 5, 2022